Data collection (country-specific, Africa region) for the 2022 United Nations E-Government Survey
Participate in data research for the UN E-Government Survey.
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Overview
Participate in data research for the UN E-Government Survey.
You have:
- Experience in or knowledge of specific African countries for data collection.
- Strong research capabilities and skills are essential.
- Analytical skills are required for data assessment.
- IT skills are needed for online assessment tasks.
- Understanding of public policy is desirable.
- Understanding of e-government initiatives and services is beneficial.
Contract
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The main objective of this assignment is to contribute to data and case studies research for the 2022 United Nations E-Government Survey by conducting online assessment of national-level and/or city-level public sector portals and associated official websites in a specific number of United Nations Member States to be assigned. Successful candidates will each be assigned between 2 to 4 countries and/or cities for review, according to his/her language skills. Timeline and tasks: - July 2021 - training and pilot assessment (approx. 2 days total) - August - September 2021 - on-line data gathering and assessment (approx. 3 days per country assigned) Support to Online Volunteers: Coordination, monitoring and task related advisory and administrative support. We recognize the volunteers’ contribution in the publication.
- Research
Policy, regulation, planning and education and capacity building
One of the primary activities of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is the assessment of the use and potential of ICTs to transform the public sector in all 193 Member States in their official languages through its flagship publication entitled the United Nations E-Government Survey. Based on a questionnaire provided by DPIDG, the volunteer is expected to participate in data research and assessment of Member States’ national portals and associated official website(s) to collect data on the provision of e-services for the 2022 UN E-government Survey. The Survey presents the ranking of e-government development across all 193 Member States, enabling decision makers to identify the areas of strengths and challenges and to define appropriate policies, strategies and solutions.
Volunteers: 13 needed
6-10 hours per week / 6 weeks
Experience in/knowledge of one of the following countries: Central African Republic, Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles Research capabilities, analytical skills and IT skills are required. Understanding of public policy and e-government is desirable.
Africa
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working on e-government projects? | This helps the interviewer assess your direct experience related to e-government research. | Provide examples of your involvement in e-government initiatives, focusing on your contributions. |
| How do you approach conducting research for diverse public sector portals? | This question evaluates your research methodology and adaptability to different contexts. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in previous data collection projects and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is data analysis important in the context of e-government? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data you gather? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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